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San Dionisio Ocotlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Dionisio Ocotlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,007. Elevation: 4,990 ft (1,521 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,007 Population 8/sq mi density
4,990 ft Elevation 1,521 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,007
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation4,990 ft (1,521 m)
Population1,007
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation4,990 ft (1,521 m)
Coordinates16.7465°, -96.6800°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (457 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Dionisio Ocotlán

San Dionisio Ocotlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,007. The city sits at an elevation of 4,990 feet (1,521 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: San Dionisio Ocotlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Dionisio Ocotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,990 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,990 ft (1,521 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (320.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates16.7465°N, 96.6800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 81 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 120 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 144 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 104 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 124 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 120 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 123 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 60 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 97 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 125 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 72 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 103 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 94 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 76 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 150 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 100 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 161 km
2024 John Category 3 226 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 99 km
2017 Max Category 1 237 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 289 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 98 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 283 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
2005 Stan Category 1 279 km
1998 Lester Category 2 250 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 119 km
1997 Rick Category 2 95 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 120 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 106 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 100 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 89 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 116 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in

San Dionisio Ocotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Dionisio Ocotlán

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero
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Radio Stations near San Dionisio Ocotlán

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in San Dionisio Ocotlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Farmers Markets in San Dionisio Ocotlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Mercado Alarii
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González

Restaurants in San Dionisio Ocotlán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Luci

Gas Stations in San Dionisio Ocotlán

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1349162521

Breweries in San Dionisio Ocotlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma

Airports Near San Dionisio Ocotlán

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Dionisio Ocotlán

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón
Grupo Cuatro de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación. Zona 1. Villa de Zaachila

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Dionisio Ocotlán

What is the population of San Dionisio Ocotlán?

San Dionisio Ocotlán has a population of 1,007 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Dionisio Ocotlán?

San Dionisio Ocotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

How is the job market in San Dionisio Ocotlán?

San Dionisio Ocotlán has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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